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"Europeans to regain control of their own destiny": Macron unveils new pha
Updated : 1 week, 4 days ago IST
France is poised to increase its nuclear warheads for the first time in decades, reflecting growing concerns over Europe's security environment amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict and debates over the future of transatlantic defence guarantees, France24 reported.
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China reaffirms its opaque nuclear posture
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
A Pentagon report published in late 2023 tabulated 500 operational nuclear warheads in China, a figure that had increased to 600+ by late 2024. By 2030, China will have a predicted 1,000 nuclear warheads.
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India maintains nuclear edge over Pakistan with more warheads, next-gen 'c
Updated : 9 months ago IST
India continues to maintain an edge over Pakistan in nuclear capabilities, with the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) noting that New Delhi has not only expanded its nuclear arsenal from 172 warheads in 2024 to an estimated 180 in 2025, but also made significant pro
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As new arms race looms, China's nuke arsenal up to 600 warheads now, estim
Updated : 9 months ago IST
SIPRI Director Dan Smith warned about the challenges facing nuclear arms control and the prospects of a new nuclear arms race. "China is increasing its nuclear force steadily," Smith said, adding that the country could reach 1,000 warheads in seven or eight years.
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In a first, North Korea publically releases photos of banned uranium enric
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
A uranium enrichment facility is used to produce highly enriched uranium by placing uranium in centrifuges and spinning it at high speeds. Highly enriched uranium is essential for the manufacture of nuclear warheads.
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North Korea confirms it test fired new hypersonic missile
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attended the test launch of the solid fuel-powered Hwasong-16 missile in a Pyongyang suburb. He claimed all missiles his country has developed are now based on solid fuel technology and are capable of carrying nuclear warheads.
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Russia delivering nuclear weapons amid Ukrainian counteroffensive: Belarus
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
The tactical nuclear warheads are the first Russia has moved since opening its invasion of Ukraine last year
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China plans to triple nuclear warheads to 900 by 2035: Report
Updated : 3 years ago IST
The blueprint, prepared by the People's Liberation Army, has been approved by Chinese President Xi Jinping, head of the military, who has been eager to strengthen Beijing's deterrence against Washington.
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Ballistic missile launched by North Korea Sunday covered 400 km: South Kor
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
The latest launch comes as North Korean leader Kim Jong-un vowed to increase the production of nuclear warheads "exponentially" and build a more powerful intercontinental ballistic missile.
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From 400 China's nuke stockpile to swell to 1500 by year 2035: US Report
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
In a report titled "Military and Security Developments Involving the People's Republic of China (PRC), Pentagon said Beijing probably accelerated its nuclear expansion last year, surpassing the operational 400 nuclear warheads stockpile.
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UNSC permanent members call for further prevention of nuclear weapons
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
New York [US], January 3 (ANI): The permanent member nations of the United States Security Council has called for the further prevention of nuclear weapons stressing that a nuclear war will have far-reaching consequences, cannot be won, and must never be fought.
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China intends to have at least 1,000 nuclear warheads by 2030, warns Penta
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington [US], November 3 (ANI): A new Pentagon report has revealed that China is rapidly expanding the number of its nuclear delivery platforms, and constructing the infrastructure necessary to support its nuclear expansion over the next decade.
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